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Common and Biological name of Ashwagandha
Ashwaganda also termed as “withania somnifera”
Ashwagandha Health Benefits
Uses: Adaptogen
Anti-arthritis
Anti-aging
Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus
Hyperlipidemia
Parkinson’s disease
Ashwagandha Side Effects
Do not use in pregnancy: has been used as abortifacent
ADRs:↓bp↓bs↑WBC↑platelets↓ testosterone/FSH levels
DRUG INTERACTIONS:Alcohol, sedatives, anxiolytics↑ sedation
Avoid with diuretics-↑effects
Anticoagulants ↑
bleeding
Antidiabetic agents ↑
hypoglycemia
Antihypertensives ↑
hypotension
Thyroid hormones-alter effect